Removable slipper and shoe lining



June 17, 1947. A. GROSS REMOVABLE SLIPPER AND SHOE LINING Filed Jan. 15, 1945 2 Sheets-Sheet 1 IN V EN TOR.

G ross Albert A TT'ORNEY.

June 17, 1947. A. GROSS REMOVABLE SLIPPER AND SHOE LINING 2 Sheets-Sheet 2 Filed Jan. 15, 1945 INVENTOR. Al be rt r-oss ATTORNEK Patented June 17, 1947 UNITED STATES PATENT OFFICE REMOVABLE SLIPPER AND SHOE LINING Albert Gross, Brooklyn, N. Y. Application January 15, 1945, Serial No. 572,909

This invention relates to new and useful improvements in removable slipper and shoe linings.

More particularly, the invention proposes a lining for a slipper shoe and bedroom slipper which is removable and which may take the place of present day permanent linings in shoes and slippers or may be used in addition to linings in footwear. It is generally recognized that perspiration of the feet causes the linings to rot and tear in a short time, While the shoes are still good in other respects. The improved lining may be removed and laundered whenever necessary, which will prevent it from becoming rotted from perspiration.

Another object of the invention is the construction of an article as mentioned which is simple and durable and which may be manufactured and sold at a reasonable cost.

For further comprehension of the invention, and of the objects and advantages thereof, reference will be had to the following description and accompanying drawings, and to the appended claim in which the various novel features of the invention are more particularly set forth.

In the accompanying drawings forming a material part of this disclosure:

Fig. 1 is a side elevational view of a shoe or slipper equipped with a removable lining constructed in accordance with this invention.

Fig. 2 is a perspective view of the removable lining from the shoe shown in Fig. 1.

Fig. 3 is a bottom view of the lining shown in Fig. 2.

Fig. 4 is a transverse sectional view taken on the line 4-4 of Fig. 2.

Fig. 5 is a bottom view of another removable shoe and slipper lining constructed in accordance with a modified form of this invention.

Fig. 6 is a sectional View taken on the line 6-6 of Fig. 5.

Fig. 7 is a similar view to Fig. 1 showing the invention applied to a shoe.

Fig. 8 is a perspective view of another form of shoe lining constructed in accordance with this invention- Fig. 9 is a perspective view of a scuff lining constructed in accordance with this invention.

The removable shoe and slipper lining, in accordance with this invention, includes a lining foot H) having a sole and heel section I I, a vamp l2 and a counter portion l3. The vamp portion 12 is made from several pieces secured together. Similarly, the counter portion I3 is constructed of several pieces stitched together. An important feature of the invention resides in the spe- 1 Claim. (Cl. 36-10) cific construction of the sole and heel section II.

The sole section II is made of double layers of material. There is a top layer I4 and a bottom layer It which has a longitudinally extending centrally located elongated opening I6. A stiff insole ll, preferably made of relatively stiff leather is engaged between the layers l4 and I5, and which is to hold the material in the proper position and does not allow the sole or upper to be moved, and is removable through the central opening 16.

Fastening elements l8 are mounted along the top edges of the counter portion l3 and are engageable with complementary fastening elements 19 mounted along the upper edge of the counter portion of said shoe, such as a shoe 2|] illustrated in Fig. 1.

It is proposed that the new and improved removable shoe and slipper lining be usable with conventional shoes and slippers, or with partially constructed shoes and slippers which are not provided with permanent linings. The new lining ill is merely engaged into the shoe or slipper and is held in position by the interengagement of the fastening elements l8 and I9.

When it is desired to launder the lining In it is merely necessary to open the fasteners l8 and i9, and withdraw the lining from the shoe, or slipper. Then the stiff insole ll must be removed by spreading open the elongated opening l6. Now, the lining may be washed, dried and pressed. The insole I1 is then replaced and the lining is ready to be placed back into the shoe, or slipper.

In Figs. 5 and 6 a modified form of the invention has been disclosed which is very similar to the prior form, distinguishing merely in the fact that several elastic straps 2| are mounted trans versely across the elongated longitudinally ex tending opening l6 for holding said opening from spreading, while the shoe or slipper is being worn. The stiff insole ll may be removed merely by stretching the elastic straps 2|. When the straps 2| are released, they will assume their original conditions and hold together the side portions of the opening [6.

In other respects this form of the invention is identical to the previous form and like parts are identified by like reference numerals.

In Figs. 7 and 8 the shoe lining Iii is shown with fastening elements I8 and complementary fastening elements l9. Aperture 22 areprovided for permitting the shoe lace 23 to pass therethrough.

In Fig. 9 the scuff lining H1" is shown with fastening elements I8" and bottom fastening elements 24.

The use of this removable shoe lining is particularly suitable because of its sanitary character when used in bedroom slippers, due to the fact that the wearer is usually barefooted when wearing such slippers.

While I have illustrated and described the preferred embodiments of my invention, it is to be understood that I do not limit myself to the precise constructions herein disclosed'and the right is reversed to all changes and modifications coming within the scope of the invention as defined in the appended claim.

Having thus described my invention, what I claim as new, and desire to secure by United States Letters Patent is:

A removable shoe and slipper lining, comprising a lining foot having a double layered sole, the bottom layer having a longitudinally extending central opening throughout substantially the 4 length of said sole, a stifi insole engaging between said layers and covering said opening and removable by downward pull through said central opening, and elastic bands mounted across the sides of said central opening adjacent the ends thereof for holding the opening in a closed position.

ALBERT GROSS.

REFERENCES CITED The following references are of record in the fi e of this patent:

UNITED STATES PATENTS Number Name Date 1,027,249 Hale May 21, 1912 2,031,796 Stephens Feb. 25, 1936 2,003,105 Caplan May 28, 1935 107,767 Everts Sept. 27, 1870 2,238,804 Brown Apr. 15, 1941 

